17 weeks pregnant
At 17 weeks your baby is about the size of a pear (about 13 cm · 140 g). Here is what is happening for you both this week.
- Size
- a pear
- Length · weight
- about 13 cm · 140 g
- Trimester
- Second
- Weeks to go
- 23
Your baby at 17 weeks
Fat begins to form under the skin and cartilage is turning to bone.
Your body at 17 weeks
Your growing bump can shift your balance. Low, supportive shoes help.
Your to-do list for week 17
- Start a list of baby essentials and borrow where you can
Common questions
How many months pregnant is 17 weeks?
17 weeks is in month 4 of pregnancy and the second trimester.
How big is my baby at 17 weeks?
At 17 weeks your baby is about the size of a pear (about 13 cm · 140 g). Every baby grows at its own pace.
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